Bethany Diaz

Bethany Diaz serves as a key procurement professional within the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support the modernization of veteran healthcare infrastructure. Her work centers on securing critical medical equipment, outpatient care services, and facility-related supplies to sustain clinical operations across VA medical centers and community-based clinics. She handles full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with VA’s strategic goals for high-quality, accessible care. Her portfolio emphasizes timely delivery of mission-critical resources that directly impact patient outcomes and operational readiness. Diaz maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc., RLS Construction Group, LLC, and Trans-Med Ambulance Inc., reflecting her expertise in pharmaceutical supply chains, healthcare facility upgrades, and emergency medical transport services. She also engages specialized vendors like Hamhed LLC and the Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc., indicating a nuanced approach to procuring both clinical and ancillary support services. Her contractor partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and a preference for vendors with proven track records in federal healthcare environments. Diaz’s procurement activity reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors. While small business participation is not formally targeted through set-asides, her contracting practices remain compliant with all applicable socioeconomic requirements and emphasize performance-based outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 621498 (All Other Outpatient Care Centers), which accounts for two-thirds of her activity, and NAICS 621399 (Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners). She specializes in procuring diagnostic services, mobile health units, and non-physician clinical support systems, demonstrating deep domain expertise in outpatient healthcare delivery infrastructure and integrated clinical service networks.